Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Manhattan Beach Neighborhood of Manhattan Beach, CA from $500 (10 Rentals)

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1436 12th St
Studio Apartments

1436 12th St

1436 12th StManhattan Beach, CA 90266
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1511 Artesia Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1511 Artesia Blvd

1511 Artesia BlvdManhattan Beach, CA 90266
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2404 Mathews Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2404 Mathews Ave

2404 Mathews AveRedondo Beach, CA 90278
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1831 Grant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1831 Grant Ave

1831 Grant AveRedondo Beach, CA 90278
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2200 Grant Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2200 Grant Ave

2200 Grant AveRedondo Beach, CA 90278
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Ocean Air
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean Air

2320 Vanderbilt LnRedondo Beach, CA 90278

East Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Manhattan Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Manhattan Beach area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Palm View Village (Furnished Units Available) priced from $1,800. The Gallery at Playa Pacifica has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,273. Here are the most affordable East Manhattan Beach apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm View Village (Furnished Units Available)Studio Suite w/Smart Home TechnologyStudio,1BA$1,800
The Gallery at Playa PacificaStudio GStudio,1BA$2,273
Lawndale Apartments2x1.52BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Manhattan Beach, CA

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Manhattan Beach area is the $3.43 price per square foot 2102 Mathews Ave Model at 2102 Mathews Ave, Unit B in the in the North Redondo Beach neighborhood starting from $4,800. The second greatest value East Manhattan Beach apartment is the 2105 Grant Ave Model at 2105 Grant Ave, Unit 4 starting at $3,750 with a $2.68 price per square foot in the North Redondo Beach neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Manhattan Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2102 Mathews Ave, Unit B2102 Mathews Ave3BR,2BA$3.43
2105 Grant Ave, Unit 42105 Grant Ave3BR,2BA$2.68
861 Manhattan Beach Blvd861 Manhattan Beach Blvd2BR,2BA$3.45
1643 Artesia Blvd1643 Artesia Blvd3BR,2BA$2.82
1643 Artesia Blvd3Bd/2Ba3BR,2BA$2.82
2115 Mathews Ave, Unit apt # 52115 Mathews Ave2BR,1BA$2.67
Lawndale Apartments2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.51
2113 Gates Ave, Unit C2113 Gates Ave2BR,1BA$3.89
1514 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Unit C1514 Manhattan Beach Blvd1BR,1BA$3.25
1802 12th St, Unit 21802 12th St2BR,1BA$3.50

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East Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Manhattan Beach Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Manhattan Beach?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Manhattan Beach is under $2,695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Manhattan Beach?

The cheapest apartment in East Manhattan Beach is Palm View Village (Furnished Units Available) which is listed at $2,295, while the average apartment in East Manhattan Beach costs $8,495.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Manhattan Beach?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in East Manhattan Beach that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Manhattan Beach?

Cheap apartments in East Manhattan Beach have an average cost of $200 which is $8,295 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Manhattan Beach.

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